Fasta Pasta Directions Food

FASTA PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in lightly salted boiling water until just tender. Drain and keep hot.
• Meanwhile cook onion in oil over a gentle heat until softened, but not brown.
• Stir in the ham and mushrooms and cook for two minutes more.
• Add mustard and cream.
• Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Toss through the pasta ribbons, coating well.
• Serve in four warmed bowls topped with Parmesan shavings.

FASTA PASTA GORGONZOLA WITH SPINACH, RED PEPPERS AND PINE NUTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• Cut chicken into ½--inch pieces and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan and sauté chicken pieces until just cooked through, around 5 minutes. Remove chicken and pan juices to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoons olive oil in same pan and sauté garlic until translucent. Do not allow it to brown.
• Add the washed spinach and sauté until wilted. Add chicken broth and red peppers and bring to a boil. Add basil and gorgonzola and stir over medium-high heat until cheese melts completely.
• Add drained pasta, chicken and juices to sauté pan and heat for 1 minute, mixing thoroughly with vegetable-cheese mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Divide among serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toasted pine nuts. Serve immediately.